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Unit 1

B. Look at the adjectives in the box below. If you aren’t sure of C. Read the advertisements A-H again and choose
the meaning of any of them, look them up in a dictionary. the best answer (A, B, C or D) to questions 1-5.
Choose an adjective to describe each of the five people in
Exercise A, from the information given about them. 1. Which of the adverts says that you can dance
while you are travelling?
independent elderly shy A. (A)
sun-loving energetic
B. (C)
C. (E)
D. (h)
1. Maria shy

2. Which of the adverts offers a free place to stay?
2. Simon independent A. (A)
B. (b)
C. (D)
3. George and his friend Peter energetic
D. (F)

4. Tim and his wife Anna elderly 3. What is NOT true about the summer camp?
A. The children will eat outside.
B. There are adults to look after the children.
5. The Johnson family sun-loving
C. Parents can go too.
D. The holidays are educational.

4. What is true about Simon?
E. Rhine Cruises.
Come aboard one of our beautiful riverboats and cruise A. he is interested in how people from other
down the Rhine. These all-inclusive cruises include three countries live.
meals a day plus drinks. There is also on-board entertain- B. he is looking for a travelling companion.
ment every evening and the chance to dance till midnight C. he has never been to Europe before.
to our live band. All cabins have windows and en-suite D. he is a nervous traveller.
shower rooms.

5. What do we know about Tim and Anna?
A. They have just got married.
F. Action-packed summer camp for 14-18 year olds.
Not sure what to do with the kids this summer? Send them B. They have recently met each other.
to us and we will fill their days with fun activities. They C. They have never been to Spain before.
will learn new skills and make new friends. All campers D. They have been married for many years.
stay in large tents of up to eight people and meals are
cooked around a fire in the evening. Group leaders will
make sure everyone is safe and happy during their stay.

G. Travel buddy wanted!
Are you planning a trip to Europe this summer? We are two
students looking for a travel companion to share the cost
of driving through France to Spain. We are hoping to spend
a week in France and then about four weeks in Spain. We
are going to stay on campsites to make the trip cheaper.
We would like someone to help with the driving.

H. Treat yourself to a luxurious break!
here at the Costa Sol hotel we treat all our guests like
family. Our rooms have beautiful views either over the
sea or towards the mountains. Enjoy traditional food in
our hotel restaurant or relax with a drink on the veranda.
You can also sign up for one of our many excursions to
Granada, Seville or Madrid with an expert guide. All guests
are met at the airport and driven to the hotel by minibus.

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